RCB issues 30 notices on illegal construction

Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has issued notices to 30 property owners for illegal construction.

According to RCB spokesman, several raids have been conducted by RCB, building control department teams and the owners of buildings and structures constructed illegally have been issued notices.

The staff concerned conducted raids in several areas including Marble Factory area, Usmania Colony, Misrial Road, Quaid-i-Azam Colony, Ahmedabad and other areas and the building rules violators were served notices as RCB administration is taking action in accordance with the law against illegal constructions in cantt areas.  He said the ongoing operation against illegal construction in RCB areas has been accelerated on the special instruction of Cantonment Executive Officer Dr. Saima Shah.

He said, after solid steps taken in this regard, the revenue generation has also been increased as now the citizens are submitting their building plans to get formal approval.  The citizens should not violate the rules otherwise stern action would be taken against the violators and no relaxation would be given to anyone, he added.